Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy similar games & best alternatives

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox One, iOS • 2019

Should you play it?

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

What works
  • Engaging and well-written story
  • Memorable characters
  • Challenging and satisfying puzzle gameplay
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Long playtime with replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • Some cases have frustrating or obscure solutions
  • Linear gameplay with limited player expression
  • Investigation phases can feel slow or tedious
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some uncomfortable content noted by players

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3

  • An English Haunting

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

Why this game works

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  • Competence

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  • Continuation

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